Automation Articles for Manufacturers and Engineers

Curated by the International Society of Automation (ISA), this flagship event centers heavily on industrial control valves, instrumentation, digital transformation, and OT cybersecurity protocols. The summit includes practical volunteer workshops, exclusive technical training, and an elite awards gala recognizing industry pioneers. It is highly tailored for control engineers trying to interpret evolving safety and data standards across automated industrial complexes

Molex unveiled MiniMix Hybrid Power and Signal Connectors, a purpose-built interconnect platform designed to solve manufacturing and packaging challenges in next-generation humanoid robotics, autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and advanced industrial automation systems. Combining 15.0A power and high-speed Ethernet communication within a single, ultra-compact interface, MiniMix streamlines installation in space-constrained joints, actuators and robotic mechanisms, reducing connector count, cabling complexity and assembly effort.

If you’re planning to attend IMTS 2026, you will definitely want to plan ahead, especially if you're coming to Chicago to learn about the latest in manufacturing technology. While most attendees come with a solid plan for which exhibitors they want to see, it's also important to consider the many educational opportunities at the show. Because IMTS isn't just about seeing the latest models of machinery, tooling and accessories for manufacturing. It's also about knowledge. To make your life easier, the editors at AutomationMesh have done a little advance planning for you, identifying some of the key presentations happening right on the show floor that will be most interesting to those with a focus on automation, robotics, motion control and AI.

Dematic, a global provider in supply chain automation, unveiled its new Solutions Center at its Americas headquarters in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Serving as a global destination for customers, the nearly $50 million facility is an integrated warehouse automation showcase. This investment demonstrates how automation, software and data intelligence can help organizations build more agile, resilient and scalable supply chains.